Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little unluckiness, but we sometimes see heat pump problems in Moline during the cooler months, when they’re necessary to keep you toasty. While you know the team at Freed Heating & Air Conditioning will forever be there ASAP when you need us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to ensure a repair is necessary and save yourself some cash if it’s not. We’ve compiled this checklist of things to try before you give us a call.
- It may sound ridiculous, but make sure everything is turned “on”. We’ve been to numerous calls only to discover the thermostat or the heat pump itself is turned off.
- Is the thermostat switched to heat? If yes, raise the temperature by five degrees to check if it kicks on.
- If everything looks right, check your heat pump switch (if it has one) and inspect the fuses and circuit breaker that guard the extra heating element (if it has one).
- If the heat pump still hasn’t turned on, return to your thermostat.
- Try swapping the battery, if it has one.
- Is an obstruction causing your heat pump to fail?
- Inspect your air filters inside your air handler to confirm they’re not jamming things up.
- Are your room heating registers open and clear?
If you’ve worked through this checklist and you still need a heat pump maintenance check, call Freed Heating & Air Conditioning at 309-323-9584 and we’ll restore your home back to the warm and cozy place you expect this time of year.